Cash-back portals

Ebates is a cash-back portal. So by doing your online shopping through its website or browser extension, you’ll earn cash back — during this promotion and in the future — on purchases from some 2,000 retailers that partner with Ebates. Just use the search bar at the top of Ebates’ site to look for a retailer or product brand — “TaxAct,” for example.

Cash-back portals receive a commission from retailers for referring online shoppers to those retailers’ websites. Then, the portals share that commission with shoppers.

Your cut of that commission is what is referred to as “cash back.” It’s the electronic equivalent of old-fashioned mail-in rebates.

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Best Buy takes up to $200 off a selection of Apple systems, devices, and accessories as part of its Apple Sale Event. Choose in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees, or get free shipping with orders of $35 or more. Discounted items include MacBooks, iPads, iPhone 7, and Apple Watch Series 3 smartwatches.

Best Buy discounts a selection of phones, tablets, laptops, appliances, TVs, and more during its 52nd Anniversary Event. Plus, most ... Read
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Wish you could afford a Van Gogh piece? Well, you're in luck. Kind of. The Van Gogh Museum offers a selection of Van Gogh High-Resolution Digital Print downloads for free. This is pretty much the same as owning an original, right? Well, those are valued at $100 million and aren't for sale. However, you could always print these out and hang them on the wall to achieve the illusion of grandeur. And isn't that what life's all about? The illusion of grandeur.

Newegg cuts up to 80% off a selection of speakers, headphones, TVs, and phones during its Electronics Sale. Many items ... Read
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Lowe's takes up to 75% off a selection of clearance items during its Summer Savings Sale. Plus, MyLowe's members receive free shipping. (Not a member? It's free to sign up. Items over 150 lbs. incur additional surcharges. In-store pickup may also be available.) A couple of best bets:

Google Play offers downloads of the Enrique Iglesias "Sex and Love" MP3 Album for free. That's the lowest price we ... Read
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Updated: July 5, 2018

Walmart discounts a wide selection of items — including electronics, furniture, apparel, and more — as part of its Big Savings Event. In many cases, you can opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees of $5.99. (Orders over $35 receive free shipping, but oversized items may incur additional charges.) A couple of best bets:

Google Play offers downloads of the Selena "Icon" MP3 Album for free. That's the lowest price we could find by ... Read
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Updated: July 4, 2018

Samsung has announced its new Samsung Galaxy Note9 Android Smartphone. Highlights of the latest Note model include a 6.4" 2960x1440 Infinity Display, 10nm processor with up to 8GB RAM, AKG stereo speakers, and a water-carbon cooling system. (This is a phone that's especially designed for mobile gaming, like Fortnite.)

The Note9 is available with 128GB storage for $999.99 or 512GB storage for $1,249.99. The best way to save on preorders — it's due for release on August 24 — is to consider trading in an older device. Current trade-in offers include:

Best Buy: Up to $450 off an unlocked Galaxy Note9 with trade-in of select smartphones

Samsung: Up to $450 off Galaxy Note9 (locked or unlocked) with trade-in of select smartphones

Alternatively, if you're a Sprint customer, you can score a 128GB Galaxy Note9 for $20.83/mo. with an 18-month Sprint Flex lease. (A $20.84/mo. credit will be applied within two billing cycles.) It'll also be released for Sprint two days earlier, on August 22.

Google Play offers downloads of Paula Abdul's Icon MP3 Album for free. It's $7 less than buying the Walmart-exclusive CD. It features 11 tracks, including Straight Up, Opposites Attract, and Blowing Kisses in the Wind.

Zara takes up to 70% off a selection of men's, women's, and kids' items. (Prices are as marked.) Shipping adds ... Read
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Updated: July 20, 2018

Google Play offers downloads of The Rat Pack's Icon MP3 Album for free. That's a savings of $14 against buying each of these songs on their own. This 11-track album features classic tunes from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr. Several of them are remastered.